Santorini in February
Mild and windy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a below-average month in Santorini.
February is similar to January: very quiet and cheap, with limited dining and ferry options.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 10–15°C
- Cool, windy and often wet, with the odd bright day.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
- Prices
- €
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
+Low prices and dramatic winter light.
–Still wet and breezy, with limited services.
My tip for February
Allow flexibility for ferry cancellations in rough weather.
- Quiet stay
- Photography
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Santorini, 10th for weather, 2nd for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Santorini in February
- Winter closures
- Many hotels, restaurants and ferry routes close or reduce services.
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Weather
Weather in Santorini in February
In February Santorini averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 41 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens Monthly Bulletins. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Santorini in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Santorini?
- February is a below-average month in Santorini. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Santorini overall (10 for weather, 2 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low prices and dramatic winter light. The main downside: Still wet and breezy, with limited services.
- What is the weather like in Santorini in February?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 41 mm of rain or snow. Cool, windy and often wet, with the odd bright day. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is Santorini crowded in February?
- Crowds are very low. Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Santorini in February?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Santorini?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (February ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Santorini in February?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — still wet and breezy, with limited services.
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